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Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine. It is commonly given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the eyes, ears, nose, throat, lungs, skin, abdomen and urinary tract. Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension is also a part of the multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment regimen.

Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension in children

Benefits of Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension in children

Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Svflox

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Itching
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Rash
  • Genital itching
  • Vaginal inflammation
  • Phlebitis
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How can I give Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Svflox Oral Suspension works

Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It interferes with the genetic material of bacteria by implanting defects in its DNA. These defects hamper the multiplication of the bacteria and affect its survival as well. Thus, it kills the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, discontinue its use immediately if signs or symptoms of hepatitis like vomiting, paleness, and weakness is observed.

What if I forget to give Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension to my child?

Do not panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.

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Quick tips

  • Do not panic. You can give the medicine as soon as you remember unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child. In case of any confusion, do consult your doctor, do not double the dose to catch up.
  • Do not give any calcium, magnesium, iron, vitamin, or antacid within 2 hours of taking Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension as these can affect the absorption of the medicine.
  • Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
  • Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
  • Discontinue Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension and inform the doctor immediately if your child develops a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or has difficulty in breathing.
  • Only give Svflox 50mg Oral Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Fluoroquinolone
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Quinolones/ Fluroquinolones

Patient concerns

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Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
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References

  1. 1. World Health Organization. The selection and use of essential medicines: report of the WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, 2019 (including the 21st WHO Model List of Essential Medicines and the 7th WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children). [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Garcia-Prats AJ, Draper HR, Thee S, et al. Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Ofloxacin in Children with Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2015;59(10):6073-6079. [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. MacDougall C. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole, Quinolones, and Agents for Urinary Tract Infections. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman's: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2018. p. 1017.

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